Big Bear Valley, CA, May 13, 2011, noon - The Big Bear City Community Services District and the City of Big Bear Lake are celebrating their 4th and 5th year of participation, respectively, in the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA program, a voluntary initiative to protect local residents, their property and natural resources from wildfires. In … [Read more...] about Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
San Bernardino National Forest
Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Big Bear, Ca, May 11, 2011, 1:00pm -This is n update regarding the Momyer Fire, which began on May 8th at approximately 10:30 a.m. The fire is currently burning in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in steep, rugged terrain in a north/north east direction, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail, and is currently 50% contained. Yesterday, cloudy conditions grounded the … [Read more...] about Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Protect the Bears of Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca May 7, 2011 3:00 pm - The grizzly bears that named the Big Bear Valley are no longer with us, except at the Moonridge Animal Park. Our local wild bears are the smaller and less aggressive black bears. They are not small animals however, and will be aggressive enough for concern if they are protecting food or cubs. Care should be taken when hiking, fishing, … [Read more...] about Protect the Bears of Big Bear
Arbor Day Tree Planting At Big Bear High School
Big Bear City, CA, April 27, 2011, noon - Arbor Day is a national observance that encourages tree planting and care, celebrated on the last Friday in April. The celebration continues this year at Big Bear High School. On Friday, April 29, students from Mr. Hall’s class will plant 20 trees donated by the U.S. Forest Service, in an ongoing beautification project at the High … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Tree Planting At Big Bear High School
Adopt-a-Highway Needs Volunteers For Highway 38 & 18
Big Bear, Ca, April 25, 2011, 3:00pm - Cal Trans is looking for volunteers to adopt portions of Highway 38 and 18. Cal Trans needs help in the fight against litter, and the Adopt–a-Highway program, which was established in 1989, is the best way to help in that fight. According to Cal Trans, the Adopt-A-Highway program provides an avenue for individuals, organizations, local … [Read more...] about Adopt-a-Highway Needs Volunteers For Highway 38 & 18